We are
pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Legal and Secretarial Services
Department within Corporate Affairs Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior In-House Counsel – Corporate Centers & Secretarial Services
Ref: CA_SCHCC_ August 2011
Reporting to the Principal In-House Counsel – Corporate Centres and Secretarial
Services within the Legal & Secretarial Services Department, the candidate
will provide the company with skilled & professional legal services, with
emphasis on drafting, reviewing & research of legal or quasi legal
documentation relating to the wide-range of Corporate activities of the
department, and providing general legal guidance to the business in accordance
with its dynamic needs. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior In-House Counsel – Corporate Centers & Secretarial Services
Ref: CA_SCHCC_ August 2011
Key Responsibilities
- Provide critical legal advisory support to all Corporate Centres
including Corporate Affairs, Strategy, Strategic Marketing & Customer
Management, Finance & Investor Relations, Risk, Supply Chain,
Technology & IT, Human Resources;
- Ensure quality control in the drafting/preparation of commercial
contracts and legal advice or opinions;
- Ensure all contracts are drafted, reviewed or completed within the
Company’s ISO standards and the department’s SLA and make all necessary
additions & alterations as are necessary to contractual documents in
order to protect the best interests of the company;
- Conduct detailed and relevant due diligence for the Company’s
strategic initiatives;
- Provide timely and business-conscious advice on protection of the
company's intellectual property;
- Flag & notify relevant internal customers on any legal or
statutory requirements for the Corporate Centre Activities;
- Diligently perform litigation management tasks for suits arising
from properties under the counsel’s portfolio including facilitation &
coordination of court attendances by Safaricom staff for legal matters
relating to the company;
- Manage the external counsel portfolio to ensure quality standards
are consistently maintained at scale fees under the Advocates Remuneration
Order or within agreed rates.
Minimum requirements;
- A Degree in law from a reputable Commonwealth University, with a
minimum 2nd Class Honors and completion of the Kenya School of Law
Diploma;
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least 3 years standing;
- Post graduate diplomas or certificate courses in legal matters such
as arbitration / mediation, IP, mergers & acquisitions, labour
relations e.t.c;
- At least 3 years post-admission experience in Corporate and
Commercial law;
- Qualified Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K)with the Institute of
Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya;
- Working knowledge of telecommunications law and regulation;
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills;
- Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills with the
ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Good problem solving and evaluation skills.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge
and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume
with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the
most suitable candidate for the role clearly indicating the job title and
reference code to the address below.
The deadline for the application is Thursday 1st September 2011.
Note: All recent applicants for this position need not to re-apply.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke The deadline for the application is Thursday 1st September 2011.
Note: All recent applicants for this position need not to re-apply.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
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